Mxsmanic wrote:
> neworder7@hotmail.com writes:
>
> > Hi could someone tell me if your CPU gets too hot around 45-55 degrees
> > which mine sits at when its at idle or doing small tasks like word or
> > using the net.
>
> Forty-five degrees isn't hot. Fifty-five is warm but conceivable if
> ventilation in the case isn't that good. Neither should harm the
> machine.
>
> > Would this affect the way windows runs?
>
> No.
>
> > As I have just noticed that my computer is starting to slow down and
> > even sometimes stop for a second as I work on it. For example playing a
> > MP3 or typing a word document or looking at using other programs.
>
> It's not the CPU, at least not at that temperature.
>
> If this is new, malware infection is a very likely cause, if you have
> any kind of network connection on the machine.

I have connection to the net but i have Norton 2005 and 2 spy ware
programs that i update and scan regulary.

>
> > Im currently using a Windows XP with a AMD 2400+ CPU on a MSI NForce 2
> > motherboard 2x 1gig sticks and 2x HD & ATI 9600. With a 300w power
> > supply
>
> Does everything in the machine add up to less than 300 watts?

Yeah it does 280w or something like that.
>
> > Also any recommendations on CPU fans under £10 i should buy to replace
> > my old one if required and PSU quiet PSU unties for under £25
>
> Lots of fans are less than £10 (most, I'd say). Don't skimp on fans;
> buy good ones and keep your machine reliably cool for a long time.
>
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